Professional

Pro 50-60s

James Gibb
Harrow, Ontario

Relive the excitement and raw energy of Elvis in the fifties with award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist - James Gibb from Harrow, Ontario. From the famous sneer and flashy clothes to the wild dance moves, James recreates the magic of Elvis in his early years.

RANDY LOVE
MELROSE PARK, IL.
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Randy has been an eta for 27 years and played all over the USA and Canada. He has played on cruise ships and in Las Vegas. He started at the age of 13 at the Cristian school when they did chapel, singing 'Let Us Pray' from the movie, Change of Habit. Since then he grew to have a band called "Flame" for 4 years and then moved on to the big city of Chicago, and is now singing all over the USA.

Jed Duvall
Glen Burnie, Maryland
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Jed Duvall is an award winning performer whose exciting show has wowed audiences throughout the country. Whether it's the rockin' 50's, the soulful 60's or the dynamic Vegas years, Jed's energy and authenticity continue to win fans over. He's a fella that's very much at home on the stage, said Carole Carroll, director of Baltimore's Night of 100 Elvises, in a recent interview. He has an innate ability to connect with the audience very effectively. In addition, Jed generously donates his time to various charities, including the Night of 100 Elvises (which benefits the Johns Hopkins Children Center), the Children's Miracle Network and many others. I think each of us has a certain gift, something we're blessed with, Jed says. But if we don't use it to help out others, even if it's just to put a smile on someone's face; it's wasted. I think about that every time I step out in front of an audience.

CARL BRANDON
BEAUPORT, QUEBEC
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On 1990 Carl formed a 50's band called The Rockets"when he discovered he loved to emulate Elvis. The band's repertoire soon became filled with more and more Elvis tunes,- It wasn't long after that he donned the jumpsuit, drew the attention of some scouts, and was selected to audition for the Elvis Story. For Carl, the thrill of being asked was his biggest moment.Working all across Quebec,Ontario and USA.Winner of '50 non-pro division in Elvis Festival in Lake Georges in 2009 and in the top ten in Elvis Festival in New England,New Hampshire. Carl still awaits his big break as an ETA, loves the people he meets and in a calm,collected and cool manner, doesn't sweat the small stuff and has fun entertaining!

KELLY HYLTON
Rural Valley, PA
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Kelly was born in Anaheim, CA and moved around a lot as a child, living in Kentucky, Tennessee while his Father was in the Air Force, finally settling in Tucson, AZ. God blessed Kelly with a voice that sounds like Elvis Presley's at the age of 9. He listened to the G.I. Blues record over and over again. As his family would watch television, Kelly would listen to the record again and again. Then one day out of the blue he realized that God gave him that talent. He went to his father, who also was a huge Elvis fan, and said " Dad, I can sing like Elvis!" His father said "show me" He sang a few notes and his dad said "Wow! you sound great" Then he commenced to show Kelly a few Elvis moves. Kelly's first public performance came at the age of 10 when he sang at his schools Halloween festival. All the kids went wild! The last 5 years have been busy one's for Kelly. Performing live for 5000 veterans and their families at the Nam Jam in Tucson, AZ 2 consecutive years was a great honor for him. Kelly continues to entertain fans of all ages since moving to Western Pennsylvania in the summer of 2007. Kelly has been an Elvis Tribute Artist since the age of 10 and a professional Tribute Artist for 8 years.

Bruce Herron
Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Bruce is a dynamic performer whose genuine love and appreciation of Elvis Presley are captured in his performances. He enjoys getting together with his fellow ETAs and all of the wonderful fans he has met over the years. Bruce has been paying tribute to Elvis through his show entitled "Memories of Elvis".

Don't be shy, feel free to come up & speak with Bruce, he'd love to talk with you.

James Begley
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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James Begley from Oshawa, Ontario is a multi-award winning tribute artist as both Elvis and Buddy Holly. James is recognized for his wonderful entertaining skills and his kind and easy manner. As always, James marks his visit to Lake George as one of the year's best highlights and can't hardly wait to visit with all the wonderful Elvis fans, friends and family.

Mark Gagnon
Fayetteville, North Carolina
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Mark Gagnon truely keeps the sprite of Elvis alive with his amazing stage presence and performance. If you're looking for TROUBLE, check out Mark's Tribute to the "68 Comeback Special", you came to the right place.

Drew Polsun
Scotia, New York
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A native of Glenville, New York, Drew has been performing his Elvis tribute shows throughout the region for many years. He says the greatest thing in life is seeing his one year and five year old Grandsons becoming Elvis fans. That's what performing is all about, smiles, happiness and more Elvis fans. Can't wait to see everyone again at the Lake George Elvis Festival.

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Pro 70s

Jay Zanier
Guelph, Ontario
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JAY ZANIER is a successful entertainer, and world class Elvis Tribute Artist. Residing in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Jay has dedicated many hours studying Elvis' music and taped concert performances. Jay's dynamic interpretation and amazing portrayal of Elvis Presley coupled with his endless energy always leaves his audience wanting more. Jay has won numerous contests in Canada and the U.S.A., marking him as one of the top Elvis Stylists in North America. Jay prides himself as a passionate performer, who's goal is to continue to entertain his audiences, always giving his best. He truly feels privileged to tribute a man who is idolized by so many.

Paul Hunt
Schenectady, NY
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Elvis has been my idol since the age of six.I had the honor of meeting him backstage at Boston Gardens in 1971. When I told him I performed his songs, his advice was "you do you and you'll be great". This will be my 5th time performing in the Lake George Elvisfest and I look forward to seeing everyone again. There are no better fans in the world than an Elvis fan.

Robert Washington
Auburn, Maine
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Born in 1958 in St. Louis, MO, Robert Washington was raised in Cape Girardeau, MO. His first memories of Elvis were of watching his movies on television. He also remembers hearing "Jail House Rock" on the radio and being impressed with the King's style. From then on, he was a loyal Presley fan.

In 1977, while Robert was serving his country in the Marine Corps, he found himself connected to Elvis as the singer died on Robert's 19th birthday. For the next few years, Robert sang along with Elvis and practiced his moves for fun. With the support of his wife, he added a microphone to his stereo system and performed only for close friends.

In 1983, Robert entertained on stage for the first time in Waukegan, IL. His rendition of "Don't Be Cruel" went over so well that he ended up singing for the rest of the evening. That was the beginning of his career.

Robert won the Images of the King World Championship and has gone on to be one of the most popular entertainers on the circuit. His Tribute to James Brown is an added attraction.

In 2007 Robert was the Lake George Elvis Festival Professional 70's Division Champion. He returned in 2008 and 2009 as a headliner and is once again competing in 2010.

The Kings Image
Haverhill, MA
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A resident of Haverhill, MA, Rick Huntress, who performs under the name The Kings Image, has been a passionate fan of Elvis since the age of two. He began performing as an Elvis tribute artist in 1991. He is a top tribute artist in the Northeast, performing to enthusiastic audiences all over New England. His success with fans of Elvis young and old, from many walks of life, is due to authentic love of the music and the man. He credits his father's passion for the music of Elvis Presley to practice for hours in his bedroom as a child, perfecting his voice by singing along to Presley's albums and studying his mannerisms to make the illusion complete. It was a labor of love. Huntress' genuine passion for the music of the King is evident in his presence on stage as well as the effect he has on audiences.

Aron Preston
Buffalo, NY
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Aron Bott also known as Aron Preston, was performing professionally Elvis Shows in the white jumpsuit years before Elvis died, He is great guitar player and can play most of Scotty Moore's parts. Originally from Rochester N.Y., he performed from Rochester and Buffalo NY, Palm Springs Calif. to Canada. He has played in the Aron Preston Band, and The Jailhouse Rockers. He came in 3rd in among the Elvis's in the World Tribute Artists Contest 2003 (held in Fort Erie Canada), and placed 2nd place in the Reflections of Elvis Contest 2004 (held in Blasdell NY) . he came in 7 place in the 2006 Collingwood Elvisfest Aron can sound like other artists as well, like Buddy holly, Ricky Nelson, Gene Pitney, Tom Jones, Dean Martin, Johnny Ray and many others.

Al Ross
Stoney Creek, Ontario
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Al Ross is a well seasoned performer and has been in the entertainment business for 20 years. Al has toured in South America, Margarita Island, Italy, Mississippi and Las Vegas to name a few. Al Ross has also been featured in various commercials and movies playing the immortal Elvis.

Michael O'Connor
Philadelphia , PA
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A World class tribute to Elvis from the heart: On January 9th 2010 Michael performed a special concert in Bound brook NJ at the Brook theatre with just him and his band. 500 attended. Please note the Brook has been closed down due to flooding 10 years ago this was the first major event there since. Then in 2008 Michael was hired by Harrah's casinos to bring his world class Elvis tribute show to the House of Blues in Atlantic City NJ (it was called Elvis in Atlantic City ) the Harlem ballroom which holds 800 people was completely sold out. People even traveled from as far away as Canada and California just to see Michael perform. Whenever Michael O'Connor performs publicly he mostly performs to sold-out crowds. He has opened for Chubby Checker and the Letterman and has been featured in 14 different major public newspapers in the past 5 years. He was interviewed on channel 3 news twice and has been performing his tribute to Elvis now for almost 33 years since he was 10 and his career is stronger than ever. He prides himself on being the best but it's not about ego, showmanship or even money it's all about heart and giving the Elvis fans more then they expect the only way Elvis ever performed. (Quote from Michael: Elvis believed in giving his all anything less to him was unacceptable. I want to give people an experience of a lifetime not just a show.)

Steve Mitchell
Wantagh, NY

Steve has been performing professionally over 18 years. He's worked with Lenny Coco, Capris and Randy and the Rainbows. He performs at all types of parties, corporate events, fairs and fundraisers. He has appeared at Westbury Music Fair, Atlantic City , The Caf� at Graceland Crossing, Iceland, and the stages of Las Vegas . A Long Island native, he's been featured on local radio, cable TV and NBC in N.Y. on the Today show. He won First Place in the Non Pro category at Lake George '08, and was a finalist in the Lake George '09 Elvis Festival Professional Division. Steve was included as part of the Elvis Extravaganza with Shawn Klush at the '08, and '09 with Ryan Pelton & Donny Edwards in Westbury NY Theater, and in 2009 he became a member of EEN.

GaryElvis
Plant City, Florida
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GaryElvis has loved Elvis and his music all his life. He loves to perform and since July 2000 has competed in over 200 national and international contests placing in the top 10 in most. His late Mom was the one who wanted him to "sing to the world" and through Elvis' music he is doing just that.

GaryElvis cherishes memories of performing Elvis' music many times with the legendary Jordanaires. He has also performed with many of the top ETAs in the world today, including Jesse Aron, Doug Church, David Lee, Jim Barone, Pete Paquette, Vic Trevino, Irv Cass, David Muggeridge, Robert Washington, Trent Carlini, ERock, Gino Monopoli, Donny Edwards and Joseph Hall. With his powerful vocals and soft, tender delivery, GaryElvis invokes Elvis' music like only the King could. The Magic Is In The Voice.

GaryElvis is thankful for all God's blessings and invites you to visit his website at www.GaryElvis.com or email to GaryElvis@aol.com

Jesse Aron
Janesville, Wisconsin
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Jesse has been performing his tribute to Elvis for 10 years. He started in 1998 performing in his local area of Janesville, Wisconsin, where he now resides.

It wasn't until 2003 that Jesse finally got the courage to compete in Elvis festivals. Jesse's first competition was held at Potowanami Bingo Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hosted by Kurt Brown. Jesse lost his voice due to the stress caused by the caliber of performers he would be competing against, but continued through the competition eventually winning first place twice out of the 4-day week. Since then, Jesse has performed all over the country, from Las Vegas to Texas to New York, and performed at many different venues throughout Canada. Jesse was extremely grateful for placing in the top 3 in Collingwood's Elvis Festival the first year he entered the contest. Jesse has competed in several competitions throughout the USA and Canada and has placed everywhere he goes. He has competed in Images of the King and placed in their finals 5 years in a row. Jesse's tribute to Elvis is indeed a special one, his fellow ETAs respect and enjoy Jesse's talent as an Elvis Tribute Artist and Jesse loves being surrounded by his friends through Elvis.

Most recently, Jesse has added a tribute to Roy Orbison in his performances that has caught the ears and eyes of the "Baby Boomers" and they love it! Jesse wants all Elvis fans to know that he is just an Elvis fan expressing his respect the only way he knows how and that is through entertaining you as his favorite artist!

Jesse has also received 2 letters of commendation from both governors Jim Doyle and Scott McCallum of Wisconsin stating that his actions in performing benefits for veterans of war to performing benefits for Special Olympics has made him a role model and a credit to both his community and state.

Jesse's popularity continues to grow as he is now often joined onstage by his new bride, and award-winning tribute artist, Tarie Aron, as Marilyn Monroe. It isn't Jesse's goal to be Elvis, it's his goal to create new Elvis fans and educate them on the world's greatest entertainer to ever live, Elvis Presley.

Irv Cass
Fenton, Michigan
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Irv Cass represents all that is good in the Elvis Tribute Artist World. His talent combines with his magnetic personality to please crowds all over the world.

Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Irv was raised in Michigan. With a background in sales, dance and modeling, Irv began his Tribute Artist career in 1991. Since then, he has won numerous contests including the 1999 "Worldwide Images of the King." More recently, he won the 2006 Championship in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada (Jumpsuit Division).

Irv has performed with the World Famous "Legends in Concert" in Las Vegas, NV; Myrtle Beach, SC; and Branson, MO as well as their cruise ships. He has been a featured performer in the Elvis Birthday Tribute held at the Star Plaza in Merrillville, IN. His overseas venues include Germany, the Philippines, Lebanon, England, and the Bahamas.

Irv is featured in the award-winning documentary "Almost Elvis." This popular film chronicles a year in the lives of several Tribute Artists culminating in Irv's World Championship win in Memphis, TN. He is also in the Learning Channel's "The Men Who Would be King."

Most recently, Irv was one of only three Tribute Artists chosen to appear in the first show ever endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises. This show was held during Elvis Week, 2006, in Memphis, TN.

Irv credits his success to a combination of the loyalty of his fans and his own sincere respect for Elvis Presley.

Anthony Carbone
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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This is Anthony's 3rd year competing in Lake George. He looks forward to seeing all his friends and fans that he's met and have shown support. Last year he came in first in the Non-Pro Division in Lake George, first in the Youth Division at the Collingwood Elvis Festival and also the Barrie, Ontario Elvis Festival in the Non-Pro Division.

Mark Anthony
Adelaide, South Australia
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Mark Anthony presents an exceptionally dynamic Elvis Presley tribute show that exudes the raw energy and true essence of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Mark got his chance to be on the "world stage" in 2007, when he won the title of 'Grand Champion Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist for South Pacific' at the Wintersun Rock 'n' Roll festival, which played host to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition preliminary round, and was flown to Memphis, TN, to perform, much to Mark's delight. He won this title again in 2008, and placed in the top 10 in the world performing in the finals of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition, Presented by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Mark has toured throughout Australia, America, Canada, Malaysia, and Europe, wowing crowds everywhere he goes. His spot-on mannerisms and impressive Elvis like physique gives the illusion that you could actually be watching Elvis himself. Through all of Mark's experiences in show business, none has given him the gratification and fulfillment as paying tribute to the "King of Rock and Roll".

Zygi Szymanski
Endeavour Hills, Victoria, Australia
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Zygi Szymanski is from Melbourne Australia. In 1977 he did a tribute to Elvis and it was very well received, since then he has performed for many fans in Australia, Poland, Bali, Collingwood Elvis Festival and Lakegeorge Elvis Festival and he is glad to be back to Lake George for the second year to pay tribute to ELVIS.

Joe Ramsey
Glens Falls, NY
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Joe Ramsey is a native of Saratoga Springs, NY and currently resides in Glens Falls, NY with his wife Angela and daughter Sierra. Joe has been thrilling audiences with his tribute to Elvis Presley for nearly six years. His uncanny resemblance and stage presence to Elvis Presley are exceeded only by his exceptional voice. He admits to knowing nearly 200 of Elvis' songs and that he has been an Elvis fan since he was 3 years old. Joe has won many awards as an Elvis tribute artist performing in different competitions around the country. He was a first time finalist in the Images of the King competition during Elvis week in Memphis, TN in 2009, and performed at the Tent at Graceland Crossing in Memphis as well. Joe continues to thrill his audiences with his electrifying performances and works very hard to keep the memory of Elvis Presley alive for years to come. Joe's love of Elvis and his music is the key to him striving to be the best Elvis Tribute Artist that he can be.

Gilberto Augusto
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Gilberto Augusto is a well known Brazilian Elvis Impersonator, who met Elvis through the 'G.I.Blues' movie, when he was only seven years old! He got so impressed that he decided, at that very moment, that Elvis would be his idol forever, and he would follow him in his career! He started dedicating and improving, and, at the age of fifteen, he already had his own band, playing and singing Elvis at parties and events. From 1993, when he won his first TV Contest as 'The Best Brazilian Elvis', and the prize was a trip to Memphis, he had the chance to perform there for the first time, and also in the next year, to sing at the WFTV in Tampa, Florida. He won new TV contests in 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2003, and 2006, what helped him to get known all over the country, and even abroad.

Bryant Scott
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Bryant is looking forward to his fourth consecutive appearance at the Lake George Elvis Festival. Bryant truly enjoys paying tribute to the one and only Elvis Presley's 70's era, with the Aloha from Hawaii concert being one of Bryant's favorite Elvis performances..."Elvis' operatic voice is simply divine!" It is truly an honour to help keep Elvis' memory alive and thanks to the best fans in the world, Elvis will continue to be the King of Rock n' Roll forever. Bryant is the Winner of the 2008 Legends In Concert Atlantic City Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and performs throughout North America.

Mark Stanzler
Manchester, NH
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Mark Stanzler originally started out his career pursuit as a Culinary Chef. After graduating from Johnson & Wales Culinary University he went on to work for some of the best hotels, country clubs and prestigious restaurants in the Boston area. Singing was always a passion and hobby for him which gave him an escape from the pressures of working in the restaurant industry. During an extremely rare lay off period, when a restaurant he was working at was closed for renovations, he decided on a leap of faith (with the encouragement of a very supportive wife) to pursue a full-time career using his voice instead of a Chef's knife. Now, four years later in addition to performing his Elvis Tribute, Mark also performs a show called "A Tribute to the Legendary Crooner's" featuring the songs of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and Dean Martin, just to name a few.

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